EVENT: Birthday Party

[1000_npcs]

The tavern is curiously more crowded than usual tonight. Perhaps it's the recent influx of travelers who have decided to stay at Budehuc, or the fact that it's a certain squire's birthday, but the barkeep hasn't seen such a big crowd since the days of Nadir's plays. Drowned out by the drunken men's laughter and absurd stories, a small band of musicians can also be heard playing near the stage.

Comments

[quicksmart]

[ what oh no. She looks back at Caesar, her eyes indicating a sort of distress at this situation as she's guided away from her safe haven! ]

The.. the world? What in the world?

[belfar_agent]

The world! The world of simpletons and buffoons!

[ Guides Agnes to a table, forcing her to sit, then takes a seat beside her. ]

Speaking of which, you and lover boy have been getting quite close~

[quicksmart]

[ THIS IS SO UNCOMFORTABLE. ]

I'm... unsure of what you are talking about.

[belfar_agent]

You two are... how do I say this... inseparable! You think I haven't figured it out? Come onnn, I'm an agent!

[ She urges Agnes to have a drink of the tankard. ]

Although, I can't help but notice something... odd~

[quicksmart]

It is not exactly a secret...

[ She pretends to take a long draught of the tankard, but in reality just takes a sip, hoping it will placate Minen. ]

What is so odd?

[belfar_agent]

[ Resting her elbow on Agnes' shoulder, she leans in closer. ]

You haven't gone beyond the first "level", am I right?

[quicksmart]

[ Takes a long draught of the tankard. ]

[belfar_agent]

[ So mean. So amused. ]

Hehehe, I knew it! You really haven't! How adorable...... but you know... sooner or later, boys start to wonder....

[quicksmart]

Caesar is not that kind of man.

[ She says this while scowling at the liquid in her tankard. ]

[belfar_agent]

You're worried that he's got more experience with kissing than you, right? Poor, poor Agnes... it's completely understandable, I'd be worried, too! You know, I could teach you... [ Actually couldn't. ]

[quicksmart]

[ SPLUTTERING. This is-- ridiculous. ]

You are drunk again. Are you saying that you just go around kissing men?

[belfar_agent]

[ Now she sputters this time! ]

Wha-- I-I didn't say that! A prize like me doesn't just give herself away to anyone, okay?!

[quicksmart]

Then how can you be so experienced?

[belfar_agent]

That..!

[ Deflates slightly. ] Hey now, that's a low blow...

[quicksmart]

Have you even been in a relationship, Minen? These kinds of things aren't so important.

[ Is a bit annoyed at Minen sticking her nose into her business! ]

[belfar_agent]

[ Not answering that! ]

Relationships are all about intimacy, Agnes, of course it's important! Some pretty bar floozy might mistake you two for siblings and before you know it, you'll just go back to being a housekeeper while she teaches him "the ropes"! You need to strike while the iron's hot, show him who's in control!

[quicksmart]

If he would like some 'pretty bar floozy', then that is his business.

[belfar_agent]

[ Just grumbles, this was starting to be so fun. ]

I guess that means you won't be moving out of the inn, then? I swear, if your boy tries to kick me out because it's getting filled with new people..!

[quicksmart]

Is that all you wanted?

Perhaps you should move to the ship or manor.

[belfar_agent]

Do you think he would let me have a place in the manor? ...You're saying you'll put in a good word for me, right?

[quicksmart]

I am saying no such thing.

[belfar_agent]

Agnes. Are we not girlfriends?

[quicksmart]

[ Staring at her in a sort of disbelief. AFTER ALL THIS INTERROGATION!? ]

I do not know what you are talking about.

[belfar_agent]

[ Perhaps it was too much to hope for. She crosses her arms and legs, and looks away... her body language is on the defensive compared to earlier. ]

Despite my ways, I do want you to be... [ How to say "happy" without sounding too kind? Hmm. ] ...the best version of yourself that you can be. You may not appreciate my advice, but at least I told you so!

[quicksmart]

[ She notices the subtle shift, and does cock her head to the side a bit upon seeing it. She's being quite defensive herself, not used to this kind of behaviour from anyone! ]

I have never had a... girlfriend before, but I do not need one who gives me advice on something she doesn't seem to have experience with herself, Minen.